Tuesday, April 9, 2013

We are having a great time in the infant room. One of our favorite areas to hang out is under the play gym. It gives our babies a good opportunity to explore different objects in their environment, as well as becoming more aware of their own body and its movement.

This little one his showing off her leg muscles by kicking to make the toys move.

These two are spending quality time together at the gym. A workout is always better with a partner to support you!

Who doesn't like to people watch at the gym?

Swinging the toys between them, these good friends make working out look easy and fun.

Over the last few weeks, we have noticed what great bonds the children are making socially with each other. We snapped a few pictures of them being friendly to each other and thought we would share them with you.

We are having a great conversation with one another.

Look at how polite we are as we eat lunch together.

This little man is playing a tune while his friend dances.

We are spending some quality cuddling time together.

It's fun to make our friends laugh. This little girl is playing peek-a-boo with her little friend.

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About Penny

Penny is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. Penny has two children and a grandson. She has been working with children for over 20 years. As an infant teacher Penny strives to provide the love and care that infants deserve, while helping them learn through exploration.

The Infant Class

The ratio for the infant class is 1:4. The infant class has a maximum group size of 8 infants.

Highlights:* RIE ApproachSome basic building blocks of the RIE Approach:

Basic trust in the child to be an initiator, an explorer and a self learner.

An environment for the child that is physically safe, cognitively challenging andemotionally nurturing.

Time for uninterrupted play.

Freedom to explore and interact with other infants.

Involvement of the child in all care activities to allow the child to become an active participant rather than a passive recipient.

Sensitive observation of the child inorder to understand his/her needs.

* Keeping in line with the RIE Approach, infants are not confined in any equipment. They are held during feedings, and as much as possible!

* Penny encourages the infants to use basic sign language in addition to spoken words to communicate.

* We provide a private area for mothers to come in and feed their babies.

*Toys are sanitized daily. Toys that have been put into a child's mouth are sanitized immediately.

*Detailed notes about the day (feedings, diapering, napping, and any other important information) are logged on the Infant Daily Sheet. Penny also keeps a journal for each child that is updated and sent home weekly.